Object Details
Photograph by
Arthur Leipzig, American, 1918 - 2014
Subject of
Unidentified Child or Children
Unidentified Woman or Women
Henington Hall, American, founded 1908
Description
A black and white photograph of two children playing in the street by Arthur Leipzig. There are two unidentified boys playing a game of spinning top. Both boys are standing next to the sidewalk and holding string. The boy closer to the camera is turned toward the lens and has one foot on the curb. He is wearing shorts, suspenders, and a short sleeved button down shirt. The other boy is crouched down with his elbows resting on his knees watching the spinning top. He has rolled up pants and a striped shirt. Down the sidewalk behind the boys is a vertical building sign for [HENNINGTON HALL]. There is an unidentified woman walking by in the street and other individuals on the sidewalk. Buildings and cars are visible on both sides of the street. There are handwritten numerical inscriptions and the photographer's stamp on the reverse.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mildred Leipzig in memory of Arthur Leipzig
Date
1940s
Object number
2017.60.4
Restrictions & Rights
© Arthur Leipzig
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
gelatin silver prints
Medium
silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions
H x W (Image and Sheet): 10 1/2 × 10 3/8 in. (26.7 × 26.4 cm)
Place depicted
Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
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Classification
Photographs and Still Images
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Amusements
Children
Photography
Play
Urban life
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2017.60.4